Rep. Mark Takano, of Riverside, California, trolled Republicans over their House speaker drama by drawing up a satirical Craigslist ad looking for someone to fill the position. (Facebook/@Mark Takano)
Ami Bera, the Democratic candidate in California’s 7th Congressional District, is ahead of the Republican incumbent by fewer than 200 votes as the count continues. The race in the district, which is nearly split in registration between the parties, is among the most fiercely contested in the country. (Associated Press)